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June 1993 issue
Fountain of ‘maturity’ may make an insect old
Farmers need a way to turn harmful insects into grown-ups long before their natural time, a kind of "fountain of maturity" treatment. UW Zoology Professor Lynn Riddiford reported a breakthrough.
June 1993 issue
Scientist turns cancer on or off inside cell
UW researchers have discovered a way to artificially make a cell cancerous and then reverse the process of unchecked cell growth.
June 1993 issue
Paint that ‘feels’ makes aircraft test like a breeze
A UW researcher has invented a new paint for aircraft that promises better pressure readings at a lower cost.
June 1993 issue
10 football alumni give back through scholarships
Ten former UW football players, including five from the 1991 national championship team, announced the UW Professional Athlete Academic Scholarship Team.
June 1993 issue
The Best of 1993
Each year, the University searches for top teachers and public servants to honor for their exceptional efforts.
June 1993 issue
Bender replaces Nance as UW men’s basketball coach
Athletics Director Barbara Hedges hired Illinois State Head Coach Bob Bender to replace Lynn Nance as the chief of the UW men's basketball program.
June 1993 issue
Regents approve new-look Southwest Campus
Development of the University's Southwest Campus moved a step closer to reality when the Board of Regents approved a plan that would meet academic requirements and preserve some of the working waterfront on Portage Bay.
June 1993 issue
UW astronaut alumna to help launch class of 1993
Astronaut Bonnie Dunbar, '71, '75, will be the guest speaker at the University of Washington's 118th Commencement ceremonies.
June 1993 issue
UW faces $32 million cut while tuition, enrollments increase
The University of Washington must absorb a $32-million shortfall in state funding following the passage of the 1993-95 state operating budget.
June 1993 issue
Readers talk, and Columns responds
You also told us what you'd like us to change. The features in this issue reflect those interests.
June 1993 issue
Off-trail trampling causes millions in damage to national parks, UW experts say
Minor rule-breakers are causing much more damage to national parks than intentional vandalism, as much as $100 million, researchers say.
March 1993 issue
Investigator examines UW football program after allegations
Provost Laurel Wilkening appointed Attorney Michael Glazier to investigate allegations of rules infractions in the University of Washington football program and the athletics department.
March 1993 issue
Provost Wilkening to leave for UC-Irvine
Provost Laurel Wilkening, the University's second in command and top academic officer, leaves her post July 1.
March 1993 issue
Task force suggests tighter UW control over Greek system
University control over the behavior of members of fraternities and sororities will be considerably tighter if UW officials follow the recommendations of a special task force.
March 1993 issue
Slash or invest? Legislature faces choices on higher education
The fate of budget cuts, tuition increases, instructional improvements and salary hikes rests with the state of Washington's revenue forecast.
March 1993 issue
Audrey Edwards, ’69, offers insights on ‘children’ of the Civil Rights era
"The challenge for America is how to live in peace with its different people. If that's not solved, the country is really in trouble."
March 1993 issue
Dawgs fall to Wolverines in Rose Bowl
The success of pre-game events couldn't overcome the taste of defeat as the Huskies lost to the Wolverines 38-31.
March 1993 issue
A matter of degrees: UW works to overhaul undergraduate education
Overhauling undergraduate education won't be easy, but the UW has already made an important start.
March 1993 issue
All shook up over earthquake danger
UW and USGS researchers have found evidence of a fault that runs directly through the center of Seattle and could generate a 7.5 quake.
March 1993 issue
Fault line puts Seattle at risk of ‘The Big One’
The discovery of the Seattle fault and a major quake 1,000 years ago was an alarm bell for engineers and emergency planners.
